About the program:
The Student Assistantship (SA) Program is a special privilege extended through the generosity of the University, through the President. It is designed for qualified LPU-Batangas students who are in need of financial assistance while pursuing their studies. Through this program, student assistants receive scholarship benefits and are provided opportunities to develop valuable soft skills through training and practical work assignments in actual workplace settings. The program aims to enhance students’ professional growth by combining financial support with meaningful hands-on experience.
As the SA Program is a privilege granted by the University and not an employment contract or vested right, the University reserves the sole discretion to approve, renew, suspend, or terminate the grant in accordance with the LPU-Batangas Scholarship Guidelines and the availability of funds.
I. QUALIFICATIONS
Interested students who wish to avail of the Student Assistantship Program may file their application at the Scholarship Office.
Qualification Requirements for the Student Assistant (SA) position include the following:
A. Initial Appointment
- The applicant must be a Senior High School (SHS) graduate with an average grade of at least 80% of its equivalent.
- Enrolled in the qualified programs (Non-Board Programs, Board Programs: BS Psychology, BS Customs Administration, BS Criminology).
- With a combined family income of Php 800,000 and below.
- The SA applicant must have a performance evaluation rating of at least 2.5 for his On-the-Job Training (OJT) for at least two weeks.
B. Re-Appointment
- For the grant to be retained, the SA must obtain a general average of 2.50 or its equivalent without any failing mark, with a load of not less than 18 units during the immediate past semester of the grant, and a performance rating of at least 85%, as evaluated by the Department Head.
II. NATURE OF WORK
- The SA shall be assigned primarily to the President’s and Institutional Affairs Office. If additional SAs are available, they will be designated to other departments or offices to perform administrative and clerical functions under the direct supervision and guidance of the respective Department Head. They may also be assigned to do such other work as may be determined by the Department Head.
- They shall render 30 hours (per week) of duty as a Student Assistant.
- Their schedule of classes shall be determined by the Department they are assigned to. Therefore, the Department Head shall set the schedule of office duty of the SA before the latter proceeds for their enrollment.
The SA may be transferred from one Department to another in accordance with the needs of the school, provided that the transfer is made with the recommendation and approval of the Department Head.
III. PERIOD OF THE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP
- The grant is given on a semestral basis. The grant is given on a semestral basis. At the end of each semester, the SA’s performance shall be evaluated by the Department Head. Renewal of the grant for the succeeding semester shall be subject to the SA attaining the required minimum performance evaluation rating and maintaining the prescribed general weighted average in accordance with the University’s scholarship guidelines.
- The grant is given on a semester basis, after which their performance will be evaluated by the Department Head. If they meet the required minimum performance evaluation rating and general Average, the SA is assigned to continue for the next semester.
- For the Summer Terms, the SA who wishes to avail of the allowances may work from 30 hours per week but will have to pay for their tuition and miscellaneous fees for the subject enrolled.
IV. BENEFITS
- The SA will be entitled to free tuition fees with daily allowance.
- The SA shall be paid an allowance of thirty-eight pesos (Php 38.00) per hour.
V. APPLICATION
- Accomplish the application form with the following attachments:
- Photocopy of Form 137
- 1X1 ID picture
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Photocopy of the result of LPU-Batangas Entrance Examination
- Take and pass the psychological test given by the Counseling and Testing Center.
- Submit the latest BIR Form 2316 for the combined income of the parents.
- Undergo an interview with Appointed Scholarship Committee Members.
- Undergo OJT for at least two (2) weeks.
- Qualified SAs will be endorsed by the Scholarship Office and assigned to the Human Resources Department for their work placement.
*LPU-BATANGAS Scholarship Guidelines apply
